‘We Have Never Been Individuals’
How our sense of human exceptionalism fosters a psychological detachment to the natural world that limits our science and diminishes our understanding of ourselves and other species.
Environment
Latest Stories
Facts and the Fight for Moral High Ground
How science can get it right and still miss the point.
Burning Questions: A Collection of Perspectives on Climate Action
The barriers to solving climate change seem to be getting higher, and the need for breakthroughs feels more urgent than ever. What are the most pressing ideas on the minds of social and behavioral scientists?
Older Stories
We Still Underestimate Others’ Support for Climate Action
People think they’re more alone in supporting climate-positive action than they really are. That’s a problem, because we know people are likely to take action when they believe others are already doing so.
Waste Waste… Don’t Tell Me: Investigating the Bias Toward Recycling Over Reduction and Reuse
For many people, recycling seems like the place where they can have the greatest impact on the waste stream. This misperception lets wasteful companies off the hook.
Encourage Plant-Based Diets with Choice Architecture, Not Bans or Marketing Stunts
How can restaurants shift to more climate friendly, plant-based options without alienating customers?
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